Perlman, Aghdashloo and Gooding Jr. set as first jurors for Dubai's Golden Dunes Film Festival

Ron Perlman, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Cuba Gooding Jr. have signed on as the first jurors for the second edition of Dubai's Golden Dunes Film Festival, Deadline reported on 28 August 2026. The festival runs 28–30 November 2026, expanding from a single-night awards ceremony to three days of screenings, panels and workshops. Gooding Jr. returns after participating in the inaugural edition. The awards ceremony is set for 29 November at the Belcanto rooftop, Dubai Opera.